Boiler Operator / Engineer - Duluth, MN

Boiler Operator / Engineer - Duluth, MN | PrimientJoin Primient for a foundational manufacturing role. Our Process Operator position has great potential towards a fulfilling, well compensated career. From day one, you'll earn a great wage and full benefits. As your skills grow, so will your base pay.Starting pay of $43.85 /hrBenefits incl. Healthcare/Medical insurance, 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans, 15 days leave.Structured career progression and greater responsibilities.Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet.The Primient Boiler Operator / Engineer role is not your typical factory job. There is some manual labor. But you are not just standing on a line or doing simple repetitive tasks. Each shift is different, with new problems to solve and wide-ranging duties to perform as part of a team. From your first day onwards, you will be learning and mastering key skills – to start on the path to becoming a skilled technician.You will help to ensure the safe operation of our process through a highly automated, state-of-the-art system.We put a strong focus on safety – it is always front of mind.Your role will involve climbing stairs and ladders and working in warm and cold temperatures.Manual labor is not the main part of the job, but you do need to lift and carry up to 55 lbs at timesMinimum of a High School diploma or equivalentBasic math, reading, and problem-solving skillsPassionate about safety not only for yourself, but for your co-workers as wellThis individual must possess, as a minimum, a State of Minnesota Engineer License 2nd Class 'B'.Operation of Site's boiler and associated equipment.Operation of De-ionized water units (DIW).Assist with safety related activities of raw material unloading.Responsible for the cleanliness of the boiler room and associated areas.Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the State of Minnesota, Department of Labor and Industry, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Site Quality System (ISO), Safety rules and regulations, and Site Personnel Policies.Boiler Engineer must have knowledge of and ensure compliance of all EHS requirements.Immediately blow down the boiler gauge glass to determine the true boiler water level.Careful inspection of the boiler proper shall take place.Inspection rounds of all other areas of responsibility shall take place. These areas include, but are not limited to the following areas:Oil dike and oil pump houseD.A. tankNitrogen systemMAN and Sulfuric dikesDe-ionized water systemCompressor systemsBoiler water will be tested according to established procedures outlined by the chemical supplier contract. Procedures are documented at the water test station.The boiler will be blown down (bottom and/or surface) after the water test is complete. Blow down schedule is determined by the status of water conditions and is posted at the water test station.Engineer is required to monitor the plant status by a structured and documented 'ROUNDS' system. The system also includes designated times for pH testing of various water supplies including but not limited to:Boiler water pHCondensate return pHEach engineer is required to carryout the shift duties according to established safety procedures as documented in the plant safety manual.Each shift engineer is required to conduct him or herself in accordance with established personnel practices.The engineer on watch is required to act as a safety stand-by for activities located at or near the boiler room. Examples ae unloading of railcars and maintenance entry into dike systems.Deviation from any of the requirements listed can only lead to disciplinary action, including discharge.Starting pay of $43.85/hr + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes :Competitive PayMultiple Healthcare plan choicesDental and vision insuranceA 401(k) plan with company and matching contributionsShort- and Long-Term DisabilityLife, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plansPaid holidays & vacationFloating days offParental leave for new parentsEmployee resource groupsLearning & development programsFun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our futurePrimient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow.Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. Primient